Black History Month: Remembering historical Black dancers Josephine Baker and Alvin Ailey Jr. Josephine Baker and Alvin Ailey Jr. were two Black-American dancers who helped pave the way for others.

Here, we profile two historical Black dancers, Josephine Baker and Alvin Ailey Jr.

In “Edges of Ailey,” a new exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the choreographer takes center stage. It’s another revelation.

Jamila Wignot explores the life of Alvin Ailey in a new documentary that brings a choreographer to life through movement and words.

It’s the dawn of a new era for Ailey, which returns to the Auditorium Theatre March 7-9.

Choreographer Rennie Harris talks interpreting Alvin Ailey's dances for 'Ailey,' a documentary on the legendary dancer's life and work.

Documentary 'Ailey' profiles renowned choreographer Alvin Ailey, founder of the American Dance Theater.

‘Ailey’: Film Review Documentarian Jamila Wignot paints a sensitive and humanistic portrait of Alvin Ailey, the legendary American dancer and choreographer.

Jack Mitchell’s photos, which helped promote Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater over decades, offer a window into the way Ailey pushed dance forward.

This month would have been Alvin Ailey’s 91st birthday; the celebrated modern dance visionary died in 1989. Decades later, his choreography is as vibrant as ever and his company, the Alvin Ailey ...

‘Ailey’ Film Review: Enigmatic Dance Legend Gets His Due Jamila Wignot’s portrait of the incomparable Alvin Ailey honors the work but remains mystified by the man ...